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2005 Workshop Identification of Lepidoptera by Dissection 2005 Workshop Identification of Lepidoptera by Dissection Overview There has been a massive increase in recent years in the interesting hobby that we share - studying the lepidoptera and in particular, the moths. Inevitably when starting this interest, most people wish to simply identify the majority of the macromoths they encounter. In order to do this, it is perfectly reasonable to expect to use literature and photographs and be successful most of the time. There are, however, many groups that defy identification as imagines based upon external features and to confirm to species level it is essential to assess the identification features contained within the genitalia structures of the adult moths. Examples of such groups of species are the Grey/Dark Dagger pair, the Marbled Minor group and the November Moth group. When moving into the microlepidoptera there are even more species groups that require this treatment. Taking of specimens when dealing with micromoths is commonplace. This one-day course will provide recorders with a basic knowledge in dealing with specimens and will contain a practical element that when used in conjunction with these notes, will allow attendees to begin dissections at home. Dissection is certainly a skill that requires regular practise and the more you do, the better results you will achieve, although perfect results are not always achieved even by experienced people. This course will not cover relaxing, setting and storage of moths, subjects that will be covered in future courses. It is also not designed to be a forum for people to obtain specific determinations but if time allows we will try and accommodate this. Killing Methods When dissecting moths, there is obviously no doubt that you are killing a living thing. This is of course unfortunate but the fact is that if you want to confirm to species, you have to dissect some specimens. Ideally specimens should be obtained either from existing collections that are being disposed of or even from within spider’s webs etc wherever possible as these are clearly already dead. For live specimens, it is obviously important to kill the specimen as quickly and humanely as possible. There are many methods that can be used; some of these involve special techniques and chemicals/equipment, others do not. Remember, not all moths have to be killed for the genitalia to be assessed (see below). Freezing (includes storage) One of the more common ways to kill specimens is the leave in the freezer for approximately an hour. Ideally, the specimens should be removed from the freezer after the hour and then allowed to defrost for perhaps ten minutes or so. At this stage they should be relaxed enough to set if required. If not being set, they can be dissected straight away but it is much easier to dissect long dried specimens. Most moths will dry out completely in a few days if left in a pot with air holes in. Items such as film canisters can be used for storage of dried specimens but if fresh they will go very mouldy very quickly if air holes are not punched in the top. If specimens are left in the freezer for a long time, they will often be freeze dried and can be treated as dried specimens after defrosting. If this happens they will need to be relaxed if being set. To avoid freeze-drying you can add a moist piece of tissue between the top and the tube/pot. It is far easier to set a fresh specimen than one dried by air of freeze-drying. However, the freezer is an excellent way to store specimens for a long time as this avoids insect/pest damage. Boiling water One method which works well for most micros and slim-bodied macros, such as geometers is to kill them using boiling water. The principle is to fill a mug with boiling water (or use a hot water bath/Bunsen burner arrangement) and with the specimen in a sealed glass tube, place it into the water to a depth that ensures the specimen is surrounded by water. Within seconds the specimen will stop moving and be killed. Mike Hull first made me aware of this technique. He found it useful when travelling abroad as it prevented the need for chemicals (see below) being transported overseas and all the problems that may be associated with that. Sometimes, the heat can ripple the wings slight but this can be corrected when setting. Again the specimens emerge very relaxed for setting if appropriate. Chemicals The methods involving chemicals are all broadly similar. They involve either a killing bottle or a pot of some kind and the exposure of the specimen to noxious fumes of one kind or another. Each of the fumes has its individual qualities and can be basically summarized as follows: Chopped laurel leaves - free (assuming you have a shrub nearby), maintain a moist atmosphere so specimen still relaxed, slow to kill. Ethyl acetate - must be purchased, kills quickly and effectively, and dries specimens if left too long. Ammonia - must be purchased, kills quickly and effectively, does not dry specimens if left too long, can cause discolouration to some species. This list is not exhaustive but these are the main items currently used. Other Methods Pinching the thorax - some of the old collectors used to kill specimens instantly in the field by pinching the thorax between finger and thumb. May obviously damage a specimen and is perhaps a bit brutal for some/most. Pricking with a needle laced with nicotine - another old method where a needle is dipped in a nicotine solution and allowed to dry. Large specimens apparently died rapidly when the thorax is pricked with this needle. Again not something many would be content with. Rough setting and tentative identification If at all possible any specimens should be set properly or even rough set to allow a tentative identification to be established. This really does make it much easier to get to the correct species rather than pawing through many gen plate images to find the group. You will certainly appreciate this if people give you specimens that have been rolling round in tubes for weeks and are left with no antennae/palps (vital features in the identification of many micros). With many micros, this simply involves killing by one of the methods above, pinning (under the microscope on a small piece of plastazote) and then blowing the wings open from the rear so that the hindwings are visible. Dissection As will be shown below, it is not always essential to dissect the whole abdomen (in some of the males) but in females this is always required. The following sections have been broken down into the ‘restricted dissection’ and the ‘full dissection’. The former can take 5 seconds and the latter over an hour! The main thing to consider is that you should always plan to have enough time to spend on your dissections. It is so easy to rush and make a mess of them, especially with the smaller species. Try and get a production line going with one boiling while you dissect another. Before going on, a word about safety. All of the chemicals referred to in this paper are potentially extremely hazardous or toxic, especially, but not exclusively, to young children. If you do not have the facility to lock them away somewhere then don’t buy them until you have got this facility. In addition, you should always take great care to get as little (or none) of the substances on your skin as possible and work in a well-ventilated environment). You are advised to put the name of the chemical into a Google (or similar) search engine and view the available data for yourself if you are concerned about this. Restricted Dissection Methods There are two basic methods involved here. The first is squeezing the abdomen and this can be used on live specimens of male macromoths that can be released, still alive afterwards. Personally I have never tried this but with species such as the daggers and the minors it can be quite successful. This method can also be used on freshly killed specimens as part of the setting process. This can work in the field very well with some species. After either stunning with CO2 or ethyl acetate (enough to knock out but not kill - the time depends upon the species) the abdomen can be squeezed between finger and thumb for larger specimens or between tweezers for smaller specimens until the valves are hanging out. The specific features can then be assessed either down the microscope or with a good hand lens. For species such as daggers and minors, and the Gold-spot pair this can avoid the need for a full dissection saving time and also meaning that the specimen will look better in the collection (if this is a consideration for you). If pinning the moth and if a male that requires genitalia determination at a later date, give the abdomen a slight pinch while setting because if the critical area for separation lies within the uncus it will mean the specimen should be able to be identified in situ and removal of the abdomen not necessary. It is always a shame to have to remove the abdomen from a macro-moth in a collection. The second method is brushing the scales off the tip of the abdomen that is a useful way to quickly identify some groups. Like most dissection methods, long dead and dry specimens are much easier to handle than freshly killed or live specimens.
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